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单词 exoticism
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exoticism

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪsɪz(ə)m /
noun [mass noun]
1The quality of being attractive or striking through being colourful or unusual: the luxury and exoticism of the new decor...
  • In reality, architectural exoticism must have been tempered by familiar amusements, for the house had a fantastical surprise garden with fountains; its plan too was diverting.
  • For all the opulent exoticism of his unique harmony, Alexander Scriabin was nothing if not meticulous about musical form and structure.
  • His Romantic exoticism was the target of criticism from the naturalists such as Duranty.
1.1Style or traits considered characteristic of a distant foreign country: she exudes an aura of oriental exoticism...
  • On the other hand, the oriental exoticism of the Buddhist temple captures the attention of most Americans and fits into the American imagination of what is Chinese.
  • The courts of Europe had long been fascinated by the exoticism and mystery of the Orient.
  • The authors accused the novelist of distorting Asian American reality on the one hand, and catering to the demand of the dominant culture for exoticism and stereotypes on the other.
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